May industrial production index expands by 7.1pc

May industrial production index expands by 7.1pc

The index of industrial production (IIP) in May was estimated to increase by 7.1pc against the same month last year. The IIP in January-May rose 9.7pc year-on-year.
Cabinet members join Legislature's Q&A sessions

Cabinet members join Legislature's Q&A sessions

Three Deputy Prime Ministers and several Cabinet members will answer questions raised by legislators at the National Assembly's Q&A session broadcast live by the national television from June 4-6.
Socio-economic performance in first five months

Socio-economic performance in first five months

Inbound tourism, export revenues and total retail sales of goods and services posted a double-digit growth in the first five months of 2018, according to the General Statistics Office.
Agro-forestry-aquaculture export hit 15.6 bln in five months

Agro-forestry-aquaculture export hit 15.6 bln in five months

Export revenue of agroforestry-aquatic products hit US$3.2 billion in May, bringing the five-month figure to US$15.6 billion, a year-on-year surge of 9.9%, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Four criteria for high-tech agricultural firms

Four criteria for high-tech agricultural firms

The Prime Minister has recently issued a decision stipulating criteria and procedures to recognise a hi-tech agricultural firm in Vietnam
Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership

Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership

President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse will pay a state-level visit to Japan from May 29 and June 2.
Visa exemption between Vietnam and rest of world

Visa exemption between Vietnam and rest of world

Vietnam has maintained two-way visa exemption with 81 countries around the world and is offering unilateral visa exemption for citizens of 13 countries.
FDI: Illustration for socio-economic development

FDI: Illustration for socio-economic development

Since the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam was passed over 30 years ago (1987-2018), the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector has become a major part of the national socio-economic development.
Vietnam-Australia cooperation develops strongly

Vietnam-Australia cooperation develops strongly

Governor-General of Australia Peter Cosgrove pays a State visit to Vietnam from May 23-26. His first-ever State visit takes place on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties (February 26).
Vietnam ranks 18th in index of women entrepreneurs

Vietnam ranks 18th in index of women entrepreneurs

Yet women’s opportunity to rise as business leaders in Vietnam is surprisingly low, Mastercard found.
6.4 trln in compensation for victims of marine environment incident

6.4 trln in compensation for victims of marine environment incident

After 2 years actively implementing measures to overcome the marine environment incident, seawater quality and the marine environment has been restored, while fishing, aquaculture, seafood trading, salt production, and tourism activities in the four central coastal provinces have returned to normal.
Major issues discussed at 7th meeting of 12th Party Central Committee

Major issues discussed at 7th meeting of 12th Party Central Committee

The 7th plenary meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee (PCC) closed on May 12 morning after six days of sitting, completing all contents on the working agenda.
Fitch raises sovereign rating for Vietnam

Fitch raises sovereign rating for Vietnam

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Vietnam's sovereign rating to BB from BB-based on rising foreign-exchange reserves and strong economic growth.
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